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Why do male hummingbirds arrive first in the spring?

Male ruby-throated hummingbirds tend to migrate north about a week ahead of the females. How do males benefit by arriving before females? How do females benefit? Think... then link!

 
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Photos (clockwise from top left): Russ Thompson, Ed Robertson, Ed Robertson, Ed Robertson

 

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